Description
Mozzarella pizza burgers blend Italian and American cuisine in one irresistible bite. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and perfectly grilled patties create a mouthwatering fusion that satisfies your deepest comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- Optional: sliced pepperoni
Cheese and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Base and Sauce:
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) pizza sauce
- Optional: mushrooms
- Optional: bell peppers
- Optional: onions
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend ground beef with Parmesan, Italian herbs, and garlic powder until uniformly combined.
- Craft 4 evenly sized burger patties, ensuring consistent thickness for uniform cooking.
- Preheat skillet to medium heat for approximately 2-3 minutes, creating an optimal searing surface.
- Carefully position patties in hot skillet, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F for medium doneness.
- Generously ladle pizza sauce across each patty, immediately crown with a melting mozzarella slice.
- Cover skillet momentarily, allowing cheese to transform into a luxurious, gooey blanket over the meat.
- Simultaneously toast hamburger buns in the same skillet until edges turn golden and crisp.
- Enhance burger complexity by layering optional accompaniments like crispy pepperoni, caramelized mushrooms, roasted bell peppers, or sautéed onions.
- Assemble burgers by nestling sauced patty onto toasted bun base, then crown with complementary top bun.
- Serve immediately while cheese remains molten and flavors are at peak intensity.
Notes
- Adjust meat fat content to 80/20 for maximum juiciness and flavor without making burgers too greasy.
- Gently mix ingredients to prevent overworking the meat, which can create tough burger texture.
- Prep all toppings beforehand to streamline cooking process and ensure hot, melted cheese.
- Consider using fresh mozzarella for a more authentic, creamy cheese experience that melts beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg